COPING STRATEGIES

[startingnew]

hi everyone

so ive only been on these forums for about 2 months now and have come to realise alot of people are after coping strategies.

i have quite alot of coping strategies- not all of them work on me but i thought id share what i have and what i think of as it goes along and maybe itll help others.

please feel free to add your own coping strategies too 🙂 the more the better 🙂

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use Pintrest

make a board of quotes to match your mood or pictures you like or websites that help.

make a venting' board

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wrap yourself in your favourite blanket

or if you have one a weighted blanket

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Write. Anything at all. If you can't think of anything just pick up a pen and paper and start writing anyway. No editing, no worrying about grammar or spelling. (It can be surprising what comes out when you're not really thinking about it)

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participate on the 'fun' or easy threads on the forums

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maybe try your hand at gardening

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contact a helpline

there are soo many of them

Beyond Blue

Headspace- up to 25yrs old

Kids helpline- up to 25 yrs old

Sane

Lifeline

Suicide call back service

[Peppermintbach]

Hi startingnew,

I love this thread 🙂 I haven't gone through all of it but I'll definitely do it in good time. I appreciate the effort and time that you put in to suggest coping strategies. I'm sure others have (and will) get a lot out of this thread too.

Kind thoughts,

Pepper

[startingnew]

Thank you for your compliments Pepper

Sometimes adding things here help me to think i could possibly be helping someone else in a time of need

Ive got another 2 more to add to.here but ill do it afterthe drs

[Peppermintbach]

Welcome 🙂

Last post of the day: I'm happy to see you here on your thread again. Mission accomplished: I think your thread has and is helping many people.

Kind thoughts,

Pepper

[startingnew]

Mission Accomplished?